Thought scanners were dead? Well, they might just be making a comeback. UMAX just announced two new flatbeds: the Astra 4900 and 4950. Designed for the home and SOHO markets, both offer a one-touch button, allowing users to e-mail, scan, copy, and fax images with minimal hassle. You'll also find 1,200 by 2,400 dpi, 48-bit color depth, and USB 2.0 connectivity.

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Sarah E. Anderson is the associate online editor of First Looks. She covers new products in most categories, particularly PCs, peripherals, and software. Sarah joined PC Magazine in June of 2000 as a copy editor and the online First Looks team in August of 2002.

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